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We need a new external hard drive(s) to replace our ailing and full drives. We are considering the ioSafe rugged external with the following claims:
Crush protection up to 5,000 lbs.
Drop protection up to 20'
Immersion protection up to 30' for 3 days
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, FireWire 800
Data Recovery Service up to $5,000
World's best warranty
Works with Macs and PCs
I like the claims, but in an age of pretty inexpensive memory prices these are expensive. MSRP FOR 500 gig is $212.50 although I looked at Amazon and found the same 500 for $150.95 not so bad, but still pricey. I guess you can't put a price on data safety , but I really do not know this brand...
We have been using simple external hard drives for 2 years with no problems. We store them in a small Pelican case with Pelican "rechargeable" desiccant cans, but I must admit I am usually slightly concerned about loosing data and photos.
Any thoughts?
Crush protection up to 5,000 lbs.
Drop protection up to 20'
Immersion protection up to 30' for 3 days
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, FireWire 800
Data Recovery Service up to $5,000
World's best warranty
Works with Macs and PCs
I like the claims, but in an age of pretty inexpensive memory prices these are expensive. MSRP FOR 500 gig is $212.50 although I looked at Amazon and found the same 500 for $150.95 not so bad, but still pricey. I guess you can't put a price on data safety , but I really do not know this brand...
We have been using simple external hard drives for 2 years with no problems. We store them in a small Pelican case with Pelican "rechargeable" desiccant cans, but I must admit I am usually slightly concerned about loosing data and photos.
Any thoughts?